the drop pod expands into a foward base, and begins chanelling energy. more advanced troops are now able to warp from the ship orbiting the planet
the trooper's pulse reaches its peak and transforms into a shield, protecting him and the soldier for a short time

A group of small, subterranean bird men enter the battlefield. There are four of them in total. Two guards, one with a sword, and one with a spear, and two miners. The miners are making way for the rest of the army, as the guards ensure each laborer's safety.